It still isn't jackets-and-tights weather up in New York, but I'm already fantasizing about my wardrobe for the exciting new season ahead.
The simplest way to ease into the new fall season is with a chic pair of new shoes, especially ones that don't cost an arm and a leg when you're already investing in the It coats and accessories that will define the rest of the year. From elevated Western-style boots to timeless quiet luxury–adjacent silhouettes, take on the trends before everyone else with our must-have picks below. The best part? You don't have to spend your whole paycheck to get in on these new-season styles. Score.
Below, shop all the best under-$100, guilt-free shoe purchases you could make this week to gear up for the rest of fall. If you buy everything on this list, don't blame me!
Although you'd be hard-pressed to find me in a pair of cowboy boots, this studded smooth-leather pair looks 10 times more elevated than the ones I used to wear to costume parties in college.
Adorable.
Although I love white sneakers, this black leather version of the iconic Nike blazers was practically created to be worn this time of year.
These '90s-inspired slinky pumps look exactly like a designer pair sitting on my cart on The RealReal.
I'll take these in every color.
Ever since I saw these sculptural wedges on Zara's website, I knew I had to have them.
The ideal throw-and-go shoes for heading out the door to get a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
I'm standing behind these chic boots.
These Open Edit moto booties being well under $250 is quite literally my Roman Empire.
Um, yes.
I just know the Scandi crowd will sell these out by this time next month.
Run, don't walk—there are only a few sizes left in this ultra-trendy shoe style.
Stepping into my Rory Gilmore era this fall with these classic sneakers.
I always head to Nordstrom for my timeless fall shoe styles. Case in point: these "buy now, wear forever" ankle boots.
It's officially cozy season, and these Ugg slippers have been living in my mind rent-free.
French woman approved.
I'm in love.
I'm not ashamed to admit I'm solidly team mesh flats.
If you're shopping for ultra-trendy, eye-catching slingbacks, look no further.
This color is everything to me.
Journee's new universal-nudes collection is all I'll be thinking about for the next five to seven business days.
Lily-Rose Depp has a pair exactly like these, and yep, they're the epitome of French-girl chic.
If you know, you know.
These chocolate-cherry Mary Jane heels would go so well with a simple button-down shirt and some baggy jeans.
These will surely last a lifetime.
I've never met wedges I didn't like.
I have these, and I believe you simply need them.
Okay, Katy Perry collection, I see you!
I'll leave you with this pretty, preppy pair.
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